12 Can’t-Miss Historic Landmarks in Asheville

After the Civil War, Asheville became a famous health retreat and summer resort town for the most privileged.

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Asheville is now hailed as “Beer City, USA,” the “Best Dog-Friendly City,” the “Best Place to Move To,” the “Friendliest Town in the US,” the “Best Destination for Foodies,” to name a few.

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12 Can’t-Miss Historic Landmarks in Asheville

After the Civil War, Asheville became a famous health retreat and summer resort town for the most privileged.

Asheville is now hailed as “Beer City, USA,” the “Best Dog-Friendly City,” the “Best Place to Move To,” the “Friendliest Town in the US,” the “Best Destination for Foodies,” to name a few.

To learn more about what made Asheville the destination it is today, you can visit these historic Asheville landmarks and sites.

Learn About Downtown Asheville’s Recent History With a Stroll on North Lexington Avenue

Lexington Avenue is fun, eclectic, and one of the most famous downtown Asheville landmarks.

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Get a History Lesson on Asheville’s Urban Trail

The Urban Trail is a free, two-hour self-guided audio tour that follows 30 bronze sculptures and plaques around downtown.

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Asheville’s Black History at The Block

The Block is a Black history landmark in North Carolina that was once the cultural and business center of Black people.

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Follow Thomas Wolfe’s Life in Asheville

The house where the Thomas Wolfe Memorial sits was the childhood home of one of the greatest American writers and an Asheville native.

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River Arts District

The River Arts District (aka RAD) by the French Broad River is a former industrial area that slowly became one of the coolest parts of town.

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